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Just landed an interview for a per diem position in the PICU at CHOC. Has anybody worked there? How was it? What type of patients did you take care of? Was it a busy unit? The per diem commitment is 4 shifts a month and I'll be commuting from San Diego and want to make sure it's worth it. Thanks!

Hey! Just got a job in the PICU!! I have been working Pedi ER for the past 5 years. My ultimate goal is to become a flight nurse but I need 3 years of ICU experience to apply for that job. So now Im a little worried as to the flow of the PICU. Can anyone tell me a the typical patients you see on a PICU floor? Meds? or even conditions/diseases that are common to most PICU floors?

Yes! The hospital doesn't want to work with my original company and are not extending any traveller with them. Love the hospital and the location so had to get a contract ASAP!

I was kind of rushed into the whole switching companies. Alot of numbers were thrown at me. When I finally sat down and looked at what I would be making, it was extremely low. The new contract starts in a little over a month. I'm hoping everything turns out ok. I just want fair pay.

Quick question! Has anyone ever decided to cancel a contract before it even begins? I signed on with a new company(current company doesn't work with my current job anymore) but now I feel like my contract pays too low. I have other companies offering me better deals. What do you guys think?

Hey guys! I was wondering if I rent a car while I visit home, would I be able to claim that on my taxes? Ill only be there for a week and need to drive everywhere and see everybody/check on my condo. Has anyone else rented a car while they visited home?

I'm a gay traveler and its been great so far! Dallas was surprisingly gay friendly and i made a lot of good friends. I just started my new assignment in San Diego and so far so good! I will prob keep extending here and have my first snowless winter! If you guys are ever in the area let me know!

So after reading all of your comments, I have to say...I chose to fly and ship all my belongings. I got a good deal with shipping my car. My belongings will be sent via UPS ground and its so cheap! I guess I'm one of the rare travelers that hates driving long distances. Thanks for the responses guys!

Hello everybody! I finally got my CA assignment in San Diego! I'm currently in TX. After driving from Boston I have decided I will never drive that distance again! I want to ship all of my belongings, including my car to San Diego. Has anyone ever done this? If so what company do you guys use?

Hi guys, Just started with my first travel assignment. I moved in this past saturday and the housing is great!! However, its 20 min away from the hospital but traffic before and after work turns it into a 45 min commute. Im literally one street over from the next town! On top of all this I have to pay 2 tolls on my way to work. Should i request or demand for another place closer? Or am i just being ungrateful?

We'll be there! Let us know what happens!

I will be traveling to Dallas childrens medical in the Pedi ER. It's going to be a huge change for me but can't wait! How long have you done NICU nursing for?

Nice! Good Luck with getting an interview! Let me know what happens!

Hey just checking to see if there will be any fellow travelers in Dallas, tx? I will be there from march 22-June 24! If anyone is in the area let me know! Looking to meet new people and get together for some drinks and activities! Let me know!

California will def be my next assignment! I'm starting in dallas in a couple of weeks. Hope dallas is good to me!

Yes I was...I even stayed an extra week....while they interviewed a traveler to replace me. So basically I gave them 5 weeks. As for adults...I don't know if I could do adult nursing....I'll take a pedi patient over an an adult any day! Lol

Just an update for you guys! I officially have my first assignment! I'm going to Dallas Children's medical center working in the Ped ER! Its not California but it's the specialty that I wanted! Hopefully I'll be in Cali for my second assignment. I can't wait to just take off and enjoy the ride! Thanks for all your advice!

Hi guys...I am in the process of endorsing my RN license from MA to TX. It has been almost three weeks and no temp license yet. Tx recived my application and check on Feb. 3rd. I called and it took them over 20 mins to find me in thier system. I am planning to move out there in March...should i be worried. Does it usually take this long? The BON website says within 15 buisness...

No I'm so ready to venture out and see another parts of the United States. Where exactly is home THRN88?

Working in a Pediatric ER I can def say that parents are the worst. Now I have no kids of my own but some parents just cant handle their kids being sick. I feel for them, I really do but when your yelling at me that I dont know what I am doing and that they read all about it on meningitis.com, I kinda lose it. Parents are def the worst part about pedi nursing...oh and little veins! lol

This is great advice! I will def being using some of these websites when I start traveling in March! Thanks guys!

I also am looking at tx and have my temporary license. If I don't get my CA license in time then i shall be going to TX! I'm just so ready to travel!

Thanks for all the replies guys! I have decided to give my four weeks notice this week!!! I am so grateful for everything my job has done for me! They took me on as a new grad after working in the Pedi ER as a CNA for three years. Now I'm just hoping that my temporary California license comes in by the end of the month. Hopefully some new assignments are available For March.

I have decided that I am def going to start traveling in March. I'm still waiting to get my CA licence (sent in all requirements Jan15 and applied for my temp as well). I was told by my recruiter that most hospitals want an experienced traveler and as we get closer to March, I should start thinking about traveling within MA. Now I am just really scared to give my 4 weeks notice without having an assignment...what has everyone else done? Waited for an assignment then gave your noticed. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

I have my heart set on California as well. I have lived in New England all my life and im ready for a change. I have been to L.A. and i did enjoy it...i wonder how living there would be like.